A LACQUER TEA BOX (CHABAKO)

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A LACQUER TEA BOX (CHABAKO)
edo period (19th century)

Of rectangular shape with bevelled edges decorated with vines of blossoming wisteria in gold and silver hiramaki-e and togidashi with random accents of cut gold on a roiro ground, the edges lacquered in gold and silver foliate scroll, the interior and base roiro--7 x 4 3/8 x 4½in. (17.8 x 11.2 x 11.5cm.)